In this episode, I share a tiny soft story called The Night the Stars Stayed to Listen—a tale about a girl at the edge of the world who spoke to the stars, never expecting them to listen. It’s a gentle metaphor for those moments when life throws something unexpected our way, and we’re asked to stay true to ourselves in the midst of uncertainty.

I talk about the courage it takes to keep speaking, even when it feels like no one’s listening. About the ritual of storytelling, the quiet power of our thoughts, and the wonder of being alive in a world that is always, somehow, paying attention.

I also reflect on something I’ve been calling happiness bucks—a way of redefining wealth not by numbers, but by joy, connection, and the glimmers of meaning we gather along the way.

This letter is for anyone who’s ever felt smal ...